Castlewood

Higher Standen Drive, Clitheroe BB7 1FT
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9.4 11 Reviews
  • Castlewood, Clitheroe
Wrightcare believe in creating warm, inclusive homes with a true sense of belonging. People are encouraged to lead a complete and enjoyable life. The dedicated team delivers a range of engaging activities both within the home and in the local community. All the bedrooms have an En-suite shower room. Each room is also furnished with an armchair and desk with chair allowing visitors to share private moments enjoying each other’s company. Rooms are laid out in close-knit neighbourhoods allowing for privacy alongside living just steps from one another, creating a natural sense of community. Each room has easy access to shared living spaces designed for connection, including lounge, dining and kitchen facilities, a café and bar area, library, wellness centre, activity room and ample outdoor space. Here, residents and dedicated staff know each other by name, share daily routines and build friendships that feel more like family.
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Care Provided by Castlewood

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1425 – £1495
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1425 – £1495
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1425 – £1493
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1425 – £1495

Fees are based on a robust assessment prior to admission, We are clear on our charges and any additional costs for supplementary services, such as hairdressing, Chiropody as examples. We would value the time to discuss fee rates with us on your visit to the home.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castlewood for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Castlewood to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Wrightcare Holdings Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Mitchell Letherby (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (68)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (68)

Visiting

  • Open visiting hours, no restrictions to visiting.

Parking

  • Separate visitor and staff care parking, secure bike storage area and *EV charging available *may incur additional charge.

Castlewood Reviews (11)

9.4

Castlewood has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.427) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from L M (Friend of Resident) published on 14 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and clean. The rooms are beautiful especially the ones with their own patio. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much for them. All very helpful. I have recommended this place to a few people for respite care and also permanent residency.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful rooms and found our team so friendly and helpful, feedback is always appreciated and will be shared with the team, - it means a lot that you've recommended us to others.
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Review from Susan P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous, helpful, knowledgeable members of staff. Administration, nursing, cleaning and cooking were all so kind, assisted us all the way.
The facilities that Castlewood offer to residents is exceptional, many activities for all abilities to enjoy.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that our team across all departments made such a positive difference to your experience. It's wonderful to know you appreciated the facilities and activities we offer, your feedback truly means a lot to us and will be shared with the team
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Review from Maureen S (Friend of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice place to stay. Staff very friendly. I think they could do with a little tea room were you could visit. As I have only visited twice I don't think I can say much more at the early stage, my friend has only been in a few weeks so I cannot really comment much more, maybe in the future when I
have visited more times.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThanks you for the lovely words, we are grateful that our team have been recognised. We do have the coffee/bar area in Reception, you are welcome to a tea or coffee, cold drink from the fridge anytime you visit. There is always a stock of sweet treats available in addition.
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Review from F P (Respite Resident) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The most restful 2 wks 'holiday' I have ever had! Thank you.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you so much for the feedback, We are so pleased you had the most restful stay with us here at Castlewood. We are always open to both positive and not so positive aspect of reviews. I will endeavor to review why the star ratings you provided were less than 5 stars. We recently held a Residents meeting when food was discussed, we discussed the menu and changes are being made to facilitate peoples changing tastes as well as to incorporate seasonal produce.
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Review from Kate F (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We urgently needed to find our mother a care home and I can not praise Castlewood enough for the compassion the team have offered in such a short space of time. From initial call with administration, to the assessment with the manager and meeting the care team, everything was seamless and easy, which
is what families want in these difficult times. The building and facilities are amazing. The environment light, airy and feels like a home not a care home. The scheduled activities offer an enabling environment and although my mother might not remember after, she certainly engages in the moment, providing her with stimulation and giving her a purpose for her day. We know that our mother will not 'get better,' but I have no doubt the social connections she has had in this short period of time has improved her wellbeing both physically and psychologically. I would highly recommend anyone who is considering care for their loved ones to visit Castlewood. It is an amazing place.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodPlease accept our thanks for leaving such a wonderful review. Our team as a whole strive to support people who require our support and their families. We cannot always make people 'better' but we can encourage them to be the best they can be on any given day.
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Review from E G (Husband of Resident) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Not only do they care for my husband they keep checking on how I am, which is lovely. They make sure if a doctor or nurse is required they don't waste time as it is very reassuring. Overall very happy with all care provided.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you so much for your kind review. We value all people who live and visit our home equally. The team are always delighted to get feedback.
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Review from B L (Husband of Resident) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was in Castlewood for rehab. The place is lovely as are the staff. Fully recommended.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you for the kind review, our team at Castlewood has valued being part of the Rehab and ensuring your wife is strong and ready to go back home.
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Review from D C (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My only problem is that it is difficult to park and then walk down the long drive.
If possible to be able to at least drop off at the front door would be brilliant.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you for taking the time to provide feedback to us, We have facilities to access the home via another entrance which doesn't require the walk down the path. This provides a shorter distance to the main reception. If you speak to a Mitchell the Home Manager when you next visit they can advise you how to access this. The home is designed to allow a community feel and allow the people living in the home to overlook the gardens from their rooms. We would be happy to show you to the accessible entrance when you next visit. Please do feel free to raise any issues with a team member and in addition the visitor sign in/out allows feedback on leaving the home.
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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When the time came for us needing a care home for my Dad, we instantly knew walking into Castlewood that this was the right place. The staff and the facilities are second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Castlewood. The level of care my Dad received during his time here was exceptional and
I'll be forever grateful for this.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you for this kind and thoughtful review. It was a great privilege to care for your Dad, and get to meet such a loving and dedicated family.
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Review from Jilly M (Friend of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was shown around with the resident I was visiting. It looks like a 5* hotel. Afternoon tea was requested & the staff were extremely kind & provided biscuits too. I will recommend this residential home.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThank you for submitting such a wonderful review. We are always pleased to show anyone around our beautiful home and meet our highly skilled, professional team. You are welcome for afternoon tea, meals and drinks in our bar area as you visit.
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Review from Helen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Castlewood are a credit to the home. As a relative I can relax knowing my dad is cared for extremely well. He has settled well. The home is beautiful inside & out. The gym facility is outstanding & staff take the time to care for all residents needs.
Reply from Robert Blackburn, Head of Quality and Care at CastlewoodThanks for taking the time to feedback on the home and care delivered for Dad, the team at Castlewood pride themselves on delivering high standards.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.427)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.427) out of 10 for Castlewood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.843 for Castlewood is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 121 Ratings = 4.843
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.584 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Castlewood is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.6 = 0.809
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Robert

Robert Blackburn

Job Title: Head of Quality and Care Joined: 2023

Robert is a passionate care professional with over 25 years of experience in the sector. Robert is passionate about people, focuses on service delivery and supporting people through the care journey. Robert is a leader who focuses on collaboration and development. Robert is committed to ethical standards, service standards and brings hands-on experience to Wrightcare.

Mitchell

Mitchell Letherby

Job Title: Commissioning home manager Joined: 2025

Mitchell has worked in social care for many years, and it has always been a passion to create homes where people feel truly valued, safe, and cared for. Mitchell's experience spans across domiciliary care, residential, and nursing homes, and he is proud to have supported services to grow, improve, and provide the highest standards of care.


As Commissioning Home Manager, the priority is to build a warm and welcoming home where residents can live with dignity, independence, and joy. Mitchell believes that every person deserves care that is centred around their individual needs and wishes, and works closely with families and staff to make sure that every voice is heard and respected.


Mitchell is passionate about developing caring, compassionate teams who share the same values. For him, a care home should feel like an extension of family, a place where people are supported not just with their health, but also with their happiness and wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Castlewood

What types of Care is Castlewood registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Castlewood have?

There are 68 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Castlewood?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Castlewood to the centre of Clitheroe?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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